Marketing

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While pursuing a Marketing degree, gain real-world experience.

Why study Marketing at North Central University?

North Central’s Marketing degree will provide you with valuable hands-on experiential learning so you’re prepared for a successful marketing career in a variety of businesses. In this program, you’ll work with real clients, develop real marketing initiatives, and solve real problems. In the process, you’ll gain the relevant skills and experience that employers seek. This includes public relations, advertising, product management, and social media marketing.

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Hands-on Experience That Matters

Experience experiential learning in real time within the Marketing degree program at North Central University. Unlike most universities, students at NCU are allowed to work with business clients well before entering graduate programs. They will work with real-world business challenges even as a freshman.

Program Highlights

Real World Experience

At North Central University, we take real-world experience seriously. You will not only have the chance to solve problems with real clients, but to develop marketing initiatives and gain skills that employers scout out. Students will build connections with professionals, preparing them for a successful career in marketing. 

 

Real-World Projects

Most job opportunities occur through individual networks. Networking with the right people in your industry can open doors for your future. You need to be a part of a school, like North Central University, that understands this and is doing something about it. Our network offers students premier opportunities for jobs, internships, seminars, and on-site training. For business majors at North Central, we set the stage for you to network with top leaders from the most respected companies.

 

Degree Plus(+)

One of the primary needs conveyed by our professional partners is project management skills—the ability to execute a project effectively and efficiently. All business majors take a project management course and have the option of completing a proficiency exam to earn your Project Management Certification from the world-class Project Management Institute. Our school is the only institution in the Twin Cities that is currently offering this.

 

Return on Your Investment

College of Business and Technology students receive career mentoring 100% of the time (compared to only 65% of US college graduates according to a Gallup 2019 poll). Career Services prepares students for a career after graduation.  North Central University students are highly sought after by a variety of well-known companies. 

Class of 2021

Employment

98.8%

Students employed within 6 months of graduation 2020 and 2021 (with the exception of students pursuing continued education, entrepreneurship, or missions)

Internships

100%

Completed an internship in their chosen field (our students have resumes that reflect someone that has been in their career field for 3+ years at graduation)

Salary

$50k- $57k

Average graduate salary within 6 months

Here are a few notable businesses and products students have worked on:

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The Marketing program within COBAT has created a space for me to pursue excellence in both my academic and personal journeys. Creating both professional and academic relationships has paved the way for opportunities and hands-on experience in the workplace after my college experience.

Sophie, ’23

Marketing


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Do Something Initiative

The Do Something Initiative, created by COBAT for the purpose of students going above and beyond learning about their major and disciple, is a four-year track.

Within this initiative, students not only partner with a mentor but select different opportunities within their specific track to further their goals. These opportunities come in an array of options from attending conferences, and networking events, to completing informational interviews as well as student athletics.

When students have completed the Do Something Initiative, they are not only more aware of their career opportunities, but of various industries and sectors within their targeted paths around the world.


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Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

North Central University is a university that prioritizes experiential learning for its students. The College of Business and Technology showcases that through the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The IIE is a community in which creativity, hard work, as well as experience collide to form not only a unique college experience but professional opportunities in the workplace. 

One leg of the IIE supports budding entrepreneurs, helping to launch their own personal business dreams. Students are coached and mentored on a one-on-one basis as they dream, conceive, fund, and promote their own company. Where most business colleges might support the launch of only one or two businesses in a year, the IIE has been a part of the creation, collaboration, and culmination of dozens of new businesses. 

The other leg of the institute is the agency. The agency is a place where companies can turn to resources. These resources, completely student-run, range from bookkeeping to marketing, as well as operations, to name a few. Our students get to work with real clients on real issues and get paid for their incredible work.

Industry Experts in our Classrooms

Colin Miller headshot Colin Miller

Director of School of Technology, Assistant Professor

Faculty member Bill Tibbetts. William Tibbetts

Dean of Digital Education & Dean of College of Business and Technology

Faculty Shawn Sauve Shawn Sauve

Director of College of Business and Technology

Mark Skeba headshot Mark Skeba

Professor of Business and Marketing

Faculty member Brian Stewart Brian Stewart

 Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship

Steve Tebbs headshot Steve Tebbs

Sports Management Professor